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The Goddard School of Grand Rapids
(Cascade)

School Address: 1544 Macnider Road SE
, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
School Phone Number: 616-954-7550 , School Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Welcome to Our School

The Goddard School of Grand Rapids (Cascade) is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day.

Meet Kellie

Meet Kellie

Owner
Welcome to The Goddard School located in Grand Rapids! I am proud to be the on-site owner and love being a part of The Goddard School Family. I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. My goal is to provide the highest quality education and care in a warm loving and safe environment where every child feels valued. I opened the school in 2008 to be a part of a business that positively affected the development of happy and confident young children. My husband and I have learned from our own four children how greatly important quality Early Childhood is to their foundations as they experience later years in school and life.

  • Our School

    Welcome! We’re committed to your child’s health, safety and education, which is why we provide children with safe and healthy learning environments at our School.

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    Faculty

    Our teachers blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care.

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    Summer with Goddard

    Our summer program is all about exciting outdoor adventures, child-led discovery and fun learning experiences!

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    Careers

    Education becomes extraordinary when teachers like you help little learners achieve big goals! If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children in a supportive, engaging environment, apply today!

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Something Fun Is Always Happening at Goddard!

Upcoming Events

  • November 25 Favorite Sports Team Day
  • November 26 Let's Make a Scarecrow
  • November 27 Turkey Hands
  • November 28 Happy Thanksgiving
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GODDARD LOVE FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

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Everything :) The teachers are so hands on, friendly, and caring when interacting with the children. Chase learns so much and has formed great attachments with both friends and teachers at the school. We love the art projects in particular, and learning some yoga poses so she can do them with us at home!
Chase's Mother
Toddler Classroom
We like most everything about The Goddard School. The building and classrooms are very inviting and always appear to be clean and kept. The administration team and teaching staff are always so friendly and helpful. Most importantly, our son is happy there and that is our top priority.
Kelan's Mother
Preschool Classroom
The educations services at Goddard are very positive and fun for the children and extremely effective. My daughter graduated from the Goddard School this past summer and her MAP scores are well above her peers her school district and in the state!
Lauren & August's Mother
Preschool Classroom
Tailored approach to each child and caring, welcoming teachers and administrators.
Paige's Mother
Toddler Classroom

Find Their Extraordinary

We nurture your child’s unique potential by encouraging their natural curiosity so they’re prepared to confidently take on the world.

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What Teachers Mean to Me

Every member of the Goddard faculty has special, often extraordinary, gifts they share with their students. When a child comes home happy and can't wait to see their teacher the next day, tell us about it. Take this moment to celebrate your child's teachers!

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LEARNING YOUR CHILD LOVES

We work tirelessly to ensure children thrive in a healthy, safe and warm environment. Within this secure and nurturing environment, children can discover their unique gifts.

Our programs go beyond academics and help children develop important social-emotional skills like kindness, empathy, responsible decision making and more.  

In our classrooms, creativity and curiosity blossom as children discover the wonder of learning. Through fun learning experiences (F.L.EX.®), your child will develop academic and social-emotional skills that will help them feel ready to take on the world.

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